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  1. bswift

    Fantasy Springs is opening June 6th 2024

    Just booked flights to Japan for Nov/Dec and now I'm trying to figure out how on earth we can get into Fantasy Springs 😅 TDR in general seems way more complicated than WDW and DL! This is probably a once-in-a-lifetime trip for me but unless we win the lottery, we won't be able to afford a...
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    Starlight Safari

    They told me the same thing but it is, in fact, midnight!
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    Rhino Tour at AK

    Same question for me, I want to book the Starlight Safari tour. For some reason I thought tours went on sale the same time as dining!
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    Once in a lifetime trip – should we delay until Fantasy Springs has opened?

    We would go somewhere else next year for our honeymoon and just go to Japan once Fantasy Springs is already opened so no rush!
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    Once in a lifetime trip – should we delay until Fantasy Springs has opened?

    Hi all, My fiancé and I were planning a trip to Japan in Oct/Nov 2023 for our honeymoon. For me this would be a once in a lifetime trip to Japan, as I have coeliac disease and Japan is notoriously difficult for finding safe gluten free food. Of course our plans included Tokyo Disneyland and I...
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    Coat Recommendations For NYC in December

    We have Gap in Australia... They have stores at Melbourne Central and Chadstone. They wouldn't have winter coats now but you will no doubt be able to buy them on sale here after our winter.
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    Coat Recommendations For NYC in December

    How long are you going for? I would just take your warmest coat over there and then buy new ones on your first day. It will work out cheaper to buy there and they will be better quality/better suited to the temperatures. I wouldn't recommend wearing thermals underneath your clothes, as you'll...
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    August 2017 Disneyland Check-In & Chat!

    I'll be solo at Disneyland from the 20th to the 24th! I'll be visiting from Australia and it's at the end of my two week west coast trip. The first week I'm travelling with my dad, working our way up from LA to Vancouver, staying in Santa Maria, San Francisco, Portland and Vancouver. He's then...
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    Does anyone in Australia go to WDW every year!

    Unfortunately not every year for me, but more like every other year! I went to WDW in 2013 and 2015, HKDL in 2014, DL in 2015 and have a trip booked for Aug 2017. I'm hoping to do TDL in 2021 (after all the BatB stuff opens!) and HKDL again in either 2021 (for Frozen-land) or 2023 (for Frozen +...
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    Nashville Tennessee.

    I didn't have a car on my two trips but that is what has prevented me from visiting the Opry. I stayed near Vanderbilt both times and used a mix of public transport, uber and walking to get around. There's a lot you can see within walking distance once you're downtown but things like the...
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    Nashville Tennessee.

    I've been to Nashville twice now. Is your daughter interested in country music? That really is the main reason for going there. The main attractions include: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum (allow a few hours) The Ryman (I think the tour is about an hour) The Opry The Bluebird Cafe (you...
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    DCEP / Cultural Exchange Program

    I was accepted into the program but didn't end up going as I was also offered a full-time job in my chosen field at the same time (it was post graduation for me). I studied graphic design and was offered a place working at a hotel front desk, with minimal hospo experience, so I don't think your...
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    PrePaid data SIMs

    For my last trip, I got a sim from travelsimsdirect.com. I had the $49 h2o 30 day package, which has been out of stock for a while. How long are you going for? My trip was 2 weeks but if I was going for a shorter time, I probably wouldn't bother with a sim.
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    Melbourne Flight Centre expo this weekend

    Anyone going? Or have been in previous years and found good deals? It says LA from $799 return but no indication of the airline - if it's China Southern I'm not interested!
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    4th of July in New York

    I've been in NYC twice for the 4th of July. First time I left the city to hang out with family friends so it was just a low-key celebration at their house. Second time I had an infected wisdom tooth and didn't feel up to doing much :( I do know that there were a heap of things happening in the...
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    Being healthy (healthier) at DLR

    Before my trip to DL and WDW last year, I'd lost 50 pounds and then maintained the loss for 6 months. I did so by tracking my calories on MFP and it was my first break from weighing/tracking everything I ate. I was nervous that I'd go nuts and just binge eat like crazy but I found that I was...
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    Dealing with the flight to LA

    I stayed at the Ciloms airport hotel before my 10:15am flight to LAX last year. I unintentionally only got about 2 or 3 hours sleep. I thought I'd be fine and sleep on the plane... nope. I think I slept for about 1 or 2 hours on the plane, on and off. Landed at LAX at 7am and was heading...
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    The 'I survived SDL's Opening Day' TR!

    Hmm, seems like it's better to go to SDL with at least one other person rather than solo? I think I've read that about the queues before. Guess I need to work on convincing my dad to come with me!
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    Question about Marceline to Magic Kingdom Tour

    I'm not an expert but I doubt they would move the tour up if there is EMH. Early entry isn't really part of the tour, it's just a cool little perk. I did the tour last October and would definitely recommend it, regardless of whether or not you get to enter MK early.
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    Talk to me about United (MEL-LAX specifically)

    I took UA98/99 in October last year. I would definitely fly them again if the price was right. Yes you will get two meals, one shortly after boarding and one shortly before arrival. I want to say there was an ice cream or snack somewhere in between too. If you want any extra snacks, you can...




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